tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post6771194649978810648..comments2024-03-28T15:02:05.645-07:00Comments on I Have Three Cats: When Destinies Lie ElsewhereJohn Bellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-83514721448103940692020-07-14T09:42:44.360-07:002020-07-14T09:42:44.360-07:00Ah...the wisdom of a cat. It's sad that Sunri...Ah...the wisdom of a cat. It's sad that Sunrise couldn't stay but we hope he lives a furry long life in his colony. Purrhaps there is another orange kitty out there looking for a home.Sakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508656442667275102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-69826598061654727002020-07-14T06:00:24.039-07:002020-07-14T06:00:24.039-07:00Ah! Bless! Just got home..Had to go
to the next bi...Ah! Bless! Just got home..Had to go<br />to the next big town, to get my yearly <br />pacemaker check..the fifth one, so, it's <br />working o.k...! :).<br /><br />So l've just read this amazing..amazing..<br />amazing..l think of a word in a mo..! <br />Lovely! Has always been a favourite word<br />of mine to use..! <br />I don't read books..Patience..or lack of <br />it..if there are pictures, drawings etc..<br />I can manage that, but, pages and pages<br />full of words, no, not for me..<br />My favourite saying.."I'll wait for the <br />film to come out"..<br /><br />Oh! Always love the comments to..But these <br />are a bit special to..Love Them..! :o). WILLIE...! =(^..^)=https://www.blogger.com/profile/14862273578655424772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-28143715325379764202020-07-14T04:12:11.708-07:002020-07-14T04:12:11.708-07:00I hope very much that one day he will decide to na...I hope very much that one day he will decide to nap inside...and then to stay for supper inside...and then...be your boyKatie Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298277081648176277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-58206670748287946092020-07-13T19:52:06.148-07:002020-07-13T19:52:06.148-07:00And, who knows? Perhaps the paths of Sunrise and J...And, who knows? Perhaps the paths of Sunrise and John will meet again someday...Undinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16214242522330278662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-57498784283175126592020-07-13T17:40:22.475-07:002020-07-13T17:40:22.475-07:00That’s true. For the past 4 years, a former feral ...That’s true. For the past 4 years, a former feral kitten has lived in my backyard. Outside, he’s completely socialized: friendly and affectionate. But he wants no part of staying in the house. He’s willing to occasionally come in and look around, but within minutes he insists on going outside. I worry about him, and wish he’d agree to stay indoors, but so far, at least, this is what he wants.Undinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16214242522330278662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-36178632591609088152020-07-13T17:28:52.297-07:002020-07-13T17:28:52.297-07:00What a sad end for that little stray, but I'm ...What a sad end for that little stray, but I'm glad you and your family were able to see him on his way, and out of suffering. There are so many to help...John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-80151218690390679622020-07-13T17:27:04.642-07:002020-07-13T17:27:04.642-07:00Yes, some just don't want the indoor life, and...Yes, some just don't want the indoor life, and if it's the outdoor life for them, then perhaps it's best that they are feral, but with food and clean water provided. In any case, it's often the best we can do for them...John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-23710135615840707922020-07-13T17:25:57.689-07:002020-07-13T17:25:57.689-07:00There are far too many in distress and too few to ...There are far too many in distress and too few to help them. I am afraid that it will always be that way.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-23688188392225853542020-07-13T14:12:39.441-07:002020-07-13T14:12:39.441-07:00Both Ms.Josefina von Chubs and the late Ms.Tungste...Both Ms.Josefina von Chubs and the late Ms.Tungsten are very wise. When I saw Sunrise, another ginger, I did wonder if he would actually be released again.<br />As you say though, it would take a lot of time and your company to socialise him.<br />Even though he has tugged on your heart strings, he now stands a much better chance than he had before.Memories of Eric and Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895995542393169845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-50882798249149506222020-07-13T13:58:35.012-07:002020-07-13T13:58:35.012-07:00Your story really hit home to me just as it did fo...Your story really hit home to me just as it did for Undine. Many years ago, I was going out to dinner with some friends, and as we arrived at our restaurant, we came across a small black cat. He was socialized and came right up to me and let me pet him. I wanted to take him home so very badly, but I lived in an apartment building that did not permit pets, and that notwithstanding, I already had one "illegal" cat. Therefore I had no choice but to leave him and hope someone would see him and give him a good home. That was 45 years ago and to this day, I wonder what happened to him. John, all we can do is our best. You had Sunrise "fixed" which gives him a chance for a better life. Also, you're giving him access to food and shelter at the Cafe Cozy. Meanwhile Josie, Tucker, Renn and Neville are able share your love and attention. Returning Sunrise to his colony was a hard decision to make, but I think you made the correct one. <br />Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993528390901569340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-62686622012866419002020-07-13T13:10:28.005-07:002020-07-13T13:10:28.005-07:00while you CAN wonder what if; never let it oversha...while you CAN wonder what if; never let it overshadow what you DID for sunrise....is it hard, yes, but honestly, I've known people who attempted to bring in a community cat, only to discover that bringing them IN, was far more devastating TO the cat, then letting them go back to the colony. this is cod's truth. the neighbors who used to live across the street from dai$y attempted this. I guess if you continue to see sunrise; maybe, just maybe, he will become socialized to the point where he could be brought inside.......this story is amazing by the way....let me know when you put together a collection of your "fictional" posts, I'll buy a copy !! ☺☺♥♥da tabbies o trout townehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716543768517442543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-90409679473012928592020-07-13T12:22:45.613-07:002020-07-13T12:22:45.613-07:00This really hit home to me. Many years ago, there...This really hit home to me. Many years ago, there was a stray we were feeding in our backyard. After one Fourth of July, we found him in the alley behind our house, limping very badly. We thought he had been hit by a car, but when we brought him to the vet, we learned someone had shot him in the leg.<br /><br />The vet thought he would probably live, but he would be left permanently paralyzed. We didn't know what to do. He wasn't a feral--he was a very sweet and affectionate cat, who obviously once had a home. We would have taken him in, but at that time we had seven cats, and just could not handle another, particularly one who was paralyzed. And we didn't have a spare room where he could recuperate on his own. Even if he recovered, it was obviously unthinkable to send him back outdoors, and no one we knew wanted him.<br /><br />My family decided that given the circumstances, the only thing we could do was ask the vet to euthanize him. After all this time, I still feel guilty about that--I had become very fond of the cat, and would have loved to be able to keep him--but at least we were able to give the poor guy a humane end.<br /><br />I understand what a hard decision that was for you, but I agree you couldn't do otherwise. May Sunrise have a good life, even if it is one he's fated to live in the wild. At least he'll have a regular food source, and once he's fixed, he'll be much less likely to get into fights.<br />Undinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16214242522330278662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-85638582984479798892020-07-13T12:08:23.653-07:002020-07-13T12:08:23.653-07:00I am glad that Dr Bellen had the opportunity of a ...I am glad that Dr Bellen had the opportunity of a meaningful talk with the Sanitarium's Senior resident, Ms. Josephina Von Chubs. It seems her attention was drawn purposefully on this soft evening. It was meant that she see the light shining from the study window and that she attend to the Dr herself. She has of course, gathered wisdom through the years, and her keen observations served her well throughout. Knowing that Dr. Bellen was regretting not keeping Sunrise was something Ms Von Chubs knew from the start. And knowing that Raleigh is missed for his singular gift of sweetness he brought the Sanitarium was a given. And Princess Cammie was an Institution in the Sanitarium. A difficult adjustment for the Dr and the rest of the family when they both went to the Station and fulfilled the other appointments waiting for them. She, Ms Von Chubs was the perfect one as Senior, to comfort the Dr as he sat and tried again to get through the sadness of Princess Cammie and the good Raleigh having gone. And Sunrise too; although he yet may be seen again. The good and caring Dr is fortunate to have you as an advisor, Ms Von Chubs. You are thanked. You are loved. Katie Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298277081648176277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-35134856761249729462020-07-13T11:59:58.449-07:002020-07-13T11:59:58.449-07:00Yep, that's always a tough decision to make, b...Yep, that's always a tough decision to make, but we've made it often too.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-68316398280647952472020-07-13T10:42:53.544-07:002020-07-13T10:42:53.544-07:00We have the capacity to help and care for these wo...We have the capacity to help and care for these wonderful creatures.<br />It must be difficult to not keep each and every lovely cat you rescue.<br />I see cats on the loose here about, and want to give handouts, but just<br />can't encourage them all to live about outside. I always hope some of<br />them belong to a human and are just out for a walk. Your 4 cats will<br />enjoy all your attention and Sunrise will not be a father. It is a <br />win win for all.Lynn and Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07667620426688527712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-6870450689832171162020-07-13T10:31:37.531-07:002020-07-13T10:31:37.531-07:00We've felt that pain, and empathize with Dr. B...We've felt that pain, and empathize with Dr. Bellen's unsettled feelings.<br />This was a lovely post; well-written, and full of emotion.<br />Thank you for sharing it with us.Eastside Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707701446222007049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-52697419492648138662020-07-13T09:07:48.248-07:002020-07-13T09:07:48.248-07:00I think that's one of the hardest things for p...I think that's one of the hardest things for people who are in care roles, whether care of non-humans or of humans: It's not possible to do everything for every Being. We do our best, we help as much as we can, then we have to let go and let the Being's destiny play out. Turn them over to a Higher Power.<br /><br />Harder to do when someone reminds you of another, though, and emotions become jumbled. <br /><br />Be at peace in your heart, John, knowing you have given Sunrise, and all the others, a much better chance of a good life than if you (and others) had not intervened to help.Keahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809655107065918944noreply@blogger.com